A bachelor’s or higher- level degree in a human services field*
*a degree in a human services field includes the professional disciplines of audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, social work, speech/language pathology, and therapeutic recreation (including concentrations in art, creative arts, dance, drama, music, or physical education.) Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); or human skills development (e.g., counseling, education, human development.) Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business.
Valid unrestricted license to drive in New York State.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
– When applying, please furnish a current daytime telephone number.
– Management reserves the right to determine the number of qualified candidates to be interviewed.
– At the time of offer, you must be ready to accept or decline the position.
– Please submit a current resume with your application detailing your education & experience that reflects your
familiar with the above-referenced duties & responsibilities.
Duties Description 1. Develop program and plan activities for assigned groups.
2. Serve as instructor for assigned individuals.
3. Maintain all necessary records.
4. Interpret the individual’s needs into the individual program plan.
5. Assure smooth operation of daily program routines.
6. Monitor programs and revise as necessary.
7. Provide all needed documentation.
8. Transport individuals to community activities as needed.
9. Other duties to be discussed at time of interview and as assigned.
10. Personal care of individuals attending the Day Hab site may be required.
Personal care of individuals attending the day habilitation site may be required.
NOTE: Travel will be required.
Additional Comments • The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and Hudson Valley DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-9689 or Email at: accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name DDSO – OPWDD – Region 4
Telephone 845-947-6000 Option 3 Option 5
Fax 845-947-6189
Email Address Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 7 Wilbur Road
Human Resources
City Thiells
State NY
Zip Code 10984
Notes on Applying Please reference EOA Posting # 23-130 in all correspondence.